Men & Women’s Health Conference (Saturday Only) -Pharmacist

Men & Women’s Health Conference (Saturday Only) -Pharmacist

Men & Women’s Health Conference (Saturday Only) -Pharmacist

Men & Women's Health Conference-Pharmacist

Saturday, January 27, 2024

8:00-9:30am    Managing Sexual Dysfunction in Men

Dana A. Strachan, PharmD, BCPS, Dean, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Gregory School of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to:  Explain the etiology, including pathophysiology and contributing factors, of male sexual dysfunction; Given a male patient, classify the type of sexual dysfunction he is experiencing; Discuss the adverse effects, role in therapy and significant drug-drug interactions associated with sexual dysfunction treatment options; Describe appropriate strategies to utilize in the male patient with erectile dysfunction who is not responding to traditional therapy recommendations; Explain patient characteristics that would make various sexual dysfunction treatment modalities inappropriate in men (i.e. contraindications); Provide appropriate non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic recommendations for a given male patient with sexual dysfunction  based on patient-specific parameters; Counsel a given patient on the appropriate administration and potential adverse effects of various sexual dysfunction treatment modalities; Discuss healthcare disparities related to erectile dysfunction and strategies to reduce them in clinical practice.

UAN: 0675-0000-24-001-L01-P*

9:30-11:00am    Men vs. Women: Mental Health Considerations Among the Sexes

Jose Rey. MS, PharmD, BCPP Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Nova Southeastern University, Clinical Psychopharmacologist, South Florida State Hospital

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss the different prevalences of mental health issues among the sexes; Recognize the factors influencing the different sexes with regards to their risk and presentation of mental illness; Describe the differences in psychotropic drug metabolism, possible dosing considerations between men and women, and specific treatments for disorders such as postpartum depression.

UAN: 0675-0000-24-003-L01-P

11:15-12:45pm    Navigating Menopause: Understanding Phases, Physiological Changes, and Symptom Management Strategies   

Stephanie Young Moss, PharmD, Founder, Menopause in Color

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify the phases of menopause; Describe the physiological changes associated with menopause; List and categorize common and uncommon symptoms of menopause; Describe the impact of menopause on women's health and quality of life; State pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for managing menopausal symptoms; Explain the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopausal management; Develop communication strategies for counseling menopausal patients.

UAN: 0675-0000-24-004-L01-P

12:45-2:15pm     Is Osteoporosis Cutting Edge? What's New in Fracture Prevention                 

Victoria Reinhartz, PharmD, CPh, Chief Executive Officer, MIH Academy, Mobile Health Consultants, Inc.

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to:   Identify the impact of osteoporosis on health outcomes and cost of care; Interpret study results and key pharmacotherapeutic updates within the arena of fracture prevention; Evaluate key elements of biologics and other antiosteoporotic medications to identify critical counseling needs and changes in pharmacy practice; Apply concepts to patient case scenarios, illustrating appropriate osteoporosis pharmacotherapeutic care.

UAN: 0675-0000-24-005-L01-P*

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